Dive into the sea, in Québec City. Come and meet the 10,000 marine animals that inhabit the Aquarium: fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and sea mammals. Among them, polar bear, walruses, and seals will provide you with unique moments. Watch them when they're feeding or being trained. A fascinating experience for young and old alike! This huge site (16 hectares) has superbly laid out areas indoors and outdoors. Come for a picnic, cool off with the water games, and navigate the Tree-to-Tree pathway-safe and designed for kids. A great way to spend an exceptional day!

Be charmed by these unique animals. In the presence of an animal guide, 3 walruses will show you thier skills. An amazing fact: these Atlantic and Pacific walruses manage to live here together in harmony. An almost unheard of phenomenon that raises a great deal of interest! Did you know that our male walrus can weigh up to 3,500 pounds or 1,590 kilograms? Come and learn more in the company of an animal guide.

These skilful and playful harbour seals will put on an entertaining show. Stop for a while by their pool and admire their acrobatics. And take in the scenery. This area overlooks the St. Lawrence River and the bridges.

Children love rallies! Riddles and discoveries will liven up their visit. Several activity line-ups are possible, depending on the children's age group. Get the necessary material when you arrive or during the day.

A pathway to adventure for young adventurers! This aerial hebertism trail is specially designed for them. Kids 6 to 12 years old clamber about in complete safety 70 cm from the ground. There are nets, catwalks, gangplanks, vines, and so on. A way to develop balance and self-reliance while burning up energy!

Learn about the Aquarium from the inside out! Be an animal keeper for a day. Your mission: make meals for the animals, help the guide organize and lead activities, and so on. A unique opportunity to discover the bears, walruses, and seals close up. Reservations required. 14 years of age or over. Activity description (in French only)

Aquarium du Québec will be holding a Halloween activity! Visitors will tour both the indoor and outdoor sections of the Aquarium by torchlight. Real “flesh and blood” characters will be part of the decor created for the experience. Along a set course, they’ll pop out surprise visitors and play tricks on them. Inflatable games and a labyrinth will delight the kids. Of course, face painting will be available to everyone. And for the brave of heart: bug tasting.

Join the party and wear a costume!

New theme: Witchs' Night!

Outdoor Activity

Pricing:

For holders of the Annual Passport PLUS : free

For holders of the Annual Passport: $8.75/adult, $5.50/child and $23.25/family

Regular price: $11/adult, $10/senior, $7/children 3 to 17 years old and $29/family

Special Night: A Suuuper Scary October 31 for Big Kids Only

New for a third year, a super scary night is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on October 31. The minimum suggested age for this event is 16. All the stations will be in the “make me very afraid” mode. So be prepared to jump. There won’t be any face painting or inflatable games. So this is very serious! But that’s no reason to chicken out!

Festi Lumière, a unique opportunity to enjoy the magical atmosphere of winter! They twinkle outside in a rainbow of colours, animating the trees and ice sculptures. Enjoy illuminated slides and inflatable games. Our mascot and our animal ambassador keep the kids amused all evening! Also, come warm up by the outdoor fireplace to the beat of our singer’s festive music.

Outdoor activity

Last entry at 8:30 p.m.

Schedule

December 26, 2015 to January 3, 2016, every night, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

January 8 to February 20, 2016, Friday and Saturday night only, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Spring Break: February 26 to March 5, 2016, every night, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The restaurant boasts a terrace and a superb view of the St. Lawrence River and the Québec bridges. With a cafeteria-style layout available for 20 to 175 people, it offers a different menu each tasty salads, frozen deserts, beverages, and so on.

Immerse your students to an amazing underwater world! Come meet our enthusiastic guides. Aimed at young people in elementary or high school, our educational activities will help students get in touch with their environment, make them understand its fragility, discover multiple specimens, and take them through a memorable real-world experience.

Combining education and emotions, Aquarium du Québec is an institution dedicated to the development and conservation of animal species and their environment, the dissemination of knowledge about these animals and understanding the bonds that join us to them.

NEW! Educational program for the three elementary school levels

This educational program is specially designed for all three elementary school levels and includes a preparatory activity, a guided visit to the Aquarium du Québec and an enrichment activity. In line with the objectives of the Québec Education Program and the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, these activities enable students to discover and explore the fascinating world of oceans. This way the teacher can introduce students to scientific and technological endeavours while assessing their learning progress.

Marine animals aren't the only extraordinary sight. From the Aquarium du Québec site you have a superb view of the river and the Québec bridge. Some of the rooms are perfectly angled for looking out at this impressive backdrop.

Terrace

On warm days, the terrace is a very popular place for mixing and mingling during cocktail hour. It's exceptional because of its lovely setting and the incomparable view it offers. Capacity: 176 people.

L'Atrium

It's in the main building and perfectly suited for receptions (product launch, cocktail, or happy hour). Capacity: 500 people.

Le Tunnel

Under the Grand Ocean, this large open area will entice you with its different levels.

La Grande Ourse restaurant

With its lovely windows, the room is ideal for a banquet, reception, or meeting. Capacity: 75 to 225 people. Virtual Tour

La Petite Ourse

It too offers an interesting view of the river. Capacity: 30 people.

NEW: The Depths Pavilion

Discover our new pavilion, featuring hundreds of jellyfish, seahorses, and a tank full of rays that you can touch! With its exceptional location and intimate lounge atmosphere, The Depths Pavilion at Aquarium du Québec is a place of choice for corporate cocktail parties and business events!Capacity: 125 peoplePavilion layout

NEW: Le Conservatoire

This completely renovated room offers a magnificent view of our grounds. It’s the best place to see all of our facilities, especially the seal pool.Capacity: 50 to 120 people in a banquet arrangement

La Grande Ourse at Aquarium du Québec offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River and the Québec and Pierre-Laporte bridges. This unique setting is an ideal spot for celebrating your magic moments in tranquility and all of this is available year-round!

Set in the heart of a remarkable zoological environment and featuring magical winter landscapes and a fabulous view of the St. Lawrence River and the Québec Bridge, Aquarium du Québec is the perfect place for your Christmas party.

You're wondering what you can do for your child's birthday? The Aquarium may be your answer! In addition to your own enjoyment of the visit, our turnkey package will provide access to a private room for your group including a meal with a birthday cake, a visit a mascot, and many other surprises for the kids. A memorable day for everyone!

The package includes:

Admission to the site and special activities for 8 children and 2 adults

Personal welcome

Guided tour from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

A reserved room

Individual meal

Birthday cake with candles

Announcement of the child's birthday during an activity

Possibility of offering an annual passport to each guest at the party kids at a cost of $50 plus tax for 8 childrens

Make your dreams come true! Spend a day as an animal care guide, see what it's like behind the scenes, and make meals for animals: impressive polar bears, lovable walruses, and playful seals. You'll help the guide organize activities with the walruses on the central basin's beach and be photographed with one of them...

The package includes:

A superb animal-keeper-for-a-day jacket will be given to the participant.

With your family or friends, combine a brunch with an Aquarium tour. You'll appreciate the awesome view of the river and the Québec bridge. Later, you'll have plenty of time to discover this marvellous site.

The package includes:

Aquarium admission

Brunch

Details:

Reservation: 418 659-5264, option 5

Plus tips and taxes

Rates:

Rates including Aquarium admission and brunch:

$28.43 / 13 years of age or over

$16.22 / 6 to12 years of age

$6.50 / 3 to 5 years of age

Free for 2 years of age or under

Do you have an annual passport? Brunch costs:

$19.44 /13 years of age or over

$9.72 / 6 to 12 years of age

Free for 5 years of age or under

Period: every Sunday, starting at 10 a.m.

Please note that our Sunday Brunches are not offered from July 19 to September 6, 2015 and will return starting Sunday, September 13, 2015.

Until 31 October, get a 20% discount on individual admission ticket for the Aquarium by presenting an invoice from one of these attractions of the region: Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Observatoire de la Capitale, Musée de la Civilisation and Musée du Fort.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, an anniversary or a business meeting, the Aquarium is the perfect place for creating an extraordinary event. The La Grande Ourse restaurant’s magnificent terrace and several meeting rooms offer a view of the St. Lawrence River and the Québec Bridge. Details

Upon the presentation of your CAA or AAA card, get a 10% discount at the boutique or the restaurant;minimum purchase of $20 before taxes. Also, get a 10% discount on all regular price admission tickets (with the exception of our annual passports); offer valid for a maximum of 4 people per member card.

Important

Volunteers Needed

The Aquarium is looking for people to round out its team of volunteers. Volunteers are involved in customer service. Are you over 18 and enjoy working with the public? Join our team! Download the registration form or find out more at 418 659-5266, ext. 258.

Menu Bleu Marin: you can make a difference!

The Aquarium has produced the Menu Bleu Marin, an ecological guide for seafood lovers. It is an easy and practical tool for those who wish to buy and eat seafood while making the right choices for the marine environment.